How to avoid contractor scams after storm damage

If hail or fallen trees damaged your home this weekend, you may be looking to hire a contractor, but experts warn widespread ...

A California wildfire survivor says she paid a contractor $18,000 to rebuild her home — then he disappeared before finishing the job

The pressure to rebuild quickly can leave homeowners vulnerable to costly contractor scams. Here's why they're on the rise — ...
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Pennsylvanians warned of contractor scams following major storms: What to know

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is encouraging Pennsylvanians to be cautious this summer ...
AOL

Eye on Scams: Local scam warning after contractor arrested for fraud

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– A local contractor wanted for months on charges of contractor fraud was arrested out of state last week. He's since been extradited back to Louisiana. Now, officials warn cases ...
ReadWrite

Contractor accused of scamming elderly, spending $53K at casinos after hurricane

Sophie Atkinson is a UK-based journalist and content writer, as well as a founder of a content agency which focuses on storytelling through social media… We uphold a strict editorial policy that ...
KLTV

Officials warn Texans about contractor driveway scams

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - There have been several reports here in Texas of contractors being hired to complete drive paving and repairs; and then leaving homeowners with shoddy work or nothing at all to ...
LAist

First came the wildfire. Then came the scams

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Three days after the Mountain Fire ...
Connecticut Post

Police: Beware of contractor scams

Trumbull police continue to receive complaints of residents being victimized by unlicensed or illegitimate contractors. The Trumbull Police Department would like to remind residents to be mindful of ...